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Internet Providers in Afton, Iowa

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Home Internet in Afton, IA

  • 1. Kinetic by Windstream
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
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    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 61.8%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • 3. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 42.4%
  • 4. HughesNet
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 5. Nextlink Internet
    Speeds Up To
    500 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 19%
  • 6. UScellular
    Speeds Up To
    25 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 71.8%
  • 7. Lockridge Networks
    Speeds Up To
    50 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 83.7%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
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    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%
  • Always ON
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
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    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 67.8%

Best Internet Providers in Afton, IA

In Afton, Iowa, Kinetic by Windstream offers DSL and fiber internet. With a maximum download speed of 1 Gbps and plans starting at $39.99 per month, Kinetic covers 61.80% of the city. This makes it a solid choice for gamers and households with high internet demands.

Viasat Internet provides satellite service with full coverage in Afton. Although its maximum speed is 150 Mbps, which is lower than Kinetic's, Viasat ensures that even the most remote areas have internet access. However, its plans start at $119.99 per month.

In Afton, while satellite internet is universally available, DSL, cable, and fixed wireless options are also common. Fiber coverage, however, remains unavailable according to local tech data.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
25 Mbps
  • Email
  • Web browsing
  • Light streaming
  • Smaller households
  • UScellular
  • Always ON
71.78%
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • EarthLink
  • HughesNet
  • Nextlink Internet
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Kinetic by Windstream
61.760000000000005%

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Provider Connection Types in Afton, IA

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Afton, IA
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
62.21%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
44.78%

List of Internet Providers in Afton, IA

Provider Type Top Speed
Kinetic by Windstream DSL, Fiber 1 Gbps
Viasat Satellite 150 Mbps
EarthLink 5G Internet 100 Mbps
HughesNet Satellite 100 Mbps
Nextlink Internet Fixed Wireless 500 Mbps
UScellular Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps
Lockridge Networks Fixed Wireless 50 Mbps
Starlink Satellite 220 Mbps
Always ON Fixed Wireless 25 Mbps

Internet Providers in Afton, IA

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Kinetic by Windstream $24.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Viasat Internet $129.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
Hughesnet $49.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Nextlink Internet $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 500 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
UScellular $50/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Lockridge Networks $69/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 50 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
Always ON $60/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 25 Mbps *Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless

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